Age and change July 15, 2024 By Africa Proverbs | Delete User Proverb in the local language Thuto-boholo ea roba. Proverb's direct translationIt’s not easy to instill changes into aged people. Proverb's meaningIt's difficult for an old person to change. Equivalent proverb Old habits die hard. A stick is straightened when it's still young. From: Lesotho